(361) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Portola Valley
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Ignacio
Knowledgeable, patient and caring Spanish teacher
- $50 / h
- 56 ratings
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 10 miles
My interest in becoming a Spanish teacher is driving my passion for helping Spanish learners to be successful, and I would like to assist them with all the tools and knowledge I have. Many students do not know how important and effective learning a second language is, and my job is to share this important information with my students. When I was in high school, I was convinced by the organization and motivation of one of my English teachers, and this is one of the reasons I decided to become ... Read more
Lane
The Art of Language and the Language of Art
- $55 / h
- 43 ratings
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 20 miles
My goal as an educator is not only to help you learn a particular subject, but to help you learn to enjoy learning. As an instructor with a Bachelor's degree for high school teachers and an MFA in Theatre, I'm well-equipped to assist you with your reading, writing, comprehension, public speaking, and speech-related needs. I've accrued a fair bit of life experience over the years, but the preponderance of my work falls into three broad categories: education, grant-writing and theatrical pr... Read more
Sandra
Spanish Tutor for Beginner and Conversational Spanish
- $20 / h
- 5 ratings
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 10 miles
I grew up in Lima, Peru and attended a catholic Spanish language school and at 2002, I moved to the US to learn English and American Culture. For the last 15 years I have worked as a nanny for young children and teens and for the last 5 years I have worked with kids and adults, tutoring them in all levels of Spanish, from Spanish 1, all the way to Advanced Conversational Spanish. I attended college in Peru and obtained a degree in Marketing and when I came to the US, I attended Cañada Col... Read more
Cristina
Passionate about science and teaching
- $100 / h
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 35 miles
During my college and grad school years, I taught science classes (~10) at high school, college and PhD level. In total, I taught over 100 students either in a class setting or during private sessions. Ever since I graduate with my PhD in biochemistry (2013), I use my scientific training to make investment decisions in biotech companies. A job which allows me to be up to date with the latest scientific and medical breakthroughs. During the past 5 years, I have enjoyed being a career mento... Read more
Doris
Professional Chinese Teacher
- $80 / h
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 25 miles
Hello, my name is Doris. I was born in Harbin, China and I speak standard Mandarin. Both of my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. I’ve been teaching Chinese for 8 years to different age groups. I love teaching Chinese Language and culture and my lessons are fun and informative! Looking forward to meet you! Both of my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. I’ve been teaching Chinese for 8 years to different... Read more
Jeremy
UC Berkeley Graduate Neuroscience and Psychology Tutor
- $75 / h
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 40 miles
Hi! I'm Jeremy. I would really enjoy helping you to better understand, prepare for, and excel in your psychology and/or neuroscience classes! I am passionate about teaching these subjects in a clear, fun, and systematic manner so you enjoy the process learning the material, fully understand what you are learning, and are in a position to excel on your exams. You will leave each of our sessions with a detailed summary of key concepts and notes that will aid your preparation. I also rea... Read more
Tara
I'm an editor, writer, and English language expert
- $50 / h
- 19 ratings
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 40 miles
Hi, my name is Tara. I am a professional editor and writer. I double majored in English and Theatre at Santa Clara University. I also received a Master of Fine Arts from the University of West London, making me qualified to be a professor at a university level. I was a teacher's assistant throughout my time at SCU. I read, edited, and gave constructive feedback in advanced and beginner English classes. I am also an expert in AP English Literature for high schoolers, and I've volunteered to te... Read more
Theodore
All High School Math, AP Physics, and SAT Math tutor
- $65 / h
- 20 ratings
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 30 miles
Hi, my name is Theodore! I am a freshman at Cal Poly SLO studying Software Engineering. I have had over three years of tutoring experience, and through high school, I achieved a perfect 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 4.5 weighted GPA. I took the highest level AP courses in math, physics, and computer science, and have received a perfect score of 5 on all of my AP tests. I scored a 1550 on my SATs with a perfect 800/800 on the Math section and a 750/800 on the English section - which was over 20... Read more
Walden
Walden - UC Davis Undergraduate
- $50 / h
- Menlo Park , California ( 94025 )
- 0 miles
I am currently enrolled in the College of Letters and Sciences at UC Davis as a Mathematics and Computational Science Major. This quarter I am taking Calculus D. I graduated from High School with a 3.87 GPA and some of the notable courses I took were AP Physics, AP Calculus BC, and AP Computer Science Java. In high school I founded a club called the Course Review Club where I and a few others helped fellow students study for or learn concepts taught in the courses they were taking. The cl... Read more
Jonathan
Raising Grades, Scores, and Confidence in ACT/SAT, Math, and Science
- $200 / h
- 468 ratings
- Atherton , California ( 94027 )
- 40 miles
My ACT/SAT students earned over $1,500,000 in scholarships just in the last school year and they consistently score 26-36 (ACT), 1200+ (SAT) & improve 2 letter grades in class. My 2018-2019 students earned ACT scores from 24 to 36 (a range of 74th to 99th percentile) and SAT scores from 1230 to 1580 (a range of 78th to 99th percentile). I have expertise in all subjects on the ACT/SAT and teach them to a high standard. I will teach students tips and tricks but mainly focus on the rules and rea... Read more
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